On Tuesday morning August 4, 2009, Louisville, Kentucky received six inches of rain in 75 minutes, and flooding occurred. 

Many buildings were impacted, including the animal shelter.   Related news articles:

Flood Prompts Evacuation of Animal Shelter 

Flooding kills animals in shelter 

Kentucky Guard Sends Swift Water Teams To Louisville

Several animals drown as shelter floods, 600 others moved to fairgrounds

Drenched Louisville Residents Dry Out After Floods

How You Can Help:

The Best Friends Rapid Response team is not planning a response to this disaster.  However, if you are close by or have resources they could use, the Metro Animal Services is in need of donated items and cash. 

Items can be brought to the shelter at 3705 Manslick Rd. or to any Feeders Supply Location (large items should be brought to the shelter). Please note, donations are no longer being accepted at the fairgrounds!

Posted by Marti Lombardi, Best Friends network volunteer.  Picture provided by Jeanine Sloan.